Interim German Tax & Compliance Lead Shortlisted
Posted Today by Lord Search & Selection
£500 Per day
Outside
Remote
Mainly remote (can be UK or Germany based)
Summary: This interim role is focused on managing all German compliance and taxation requirements for a subsidiary of a listed technology group. The position involves ensuring statutory obligations are met, overseeing tax audits, and managing relationships with tax authorities. The candidate will also drive process improvements using NetSuite ERP and handle the company's insurance portfolio. Strong experience in German tax regulations and compliance is essential, along with the ability to work effectively in an international environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Take ownership of all German compliance and taxation requirements for the subsidiary.
- Ensure statutory obligations are met accurately and on time.
- Manage commercial and trade tax, VAT, withholding tax, and double taxation matters.
- Prepare financial statements under German GAAP.
- Oversee tax audits, EU sales declarations (ZM), Intrastat reporting, and employer tax submissions.
- Act as the primary point of contact with German tax authorities.
- Manage external relationships to ensure compliance within the regulatory landscape.
- Manage the company’s insurance portfolio.
- Drive continuous improvement in processes leveraging NetSuite ERP.
Key Skills:
- Strong hands-on experience of German tax regulations and compliance.
- Proven expertise in preparing and reviewing accounts under German GAAP.
- Confidence in managing interactions with tax authorities and supporting audits.
- Detail-oriented approach.
- Experience in an international or group environment.
- Ability to operate effectively across multiple stakeholders.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, particularly NetSuite.
- Track record of improving financial processes.
- German language skills (both written and spoken) are a distinct advantage.
Salary (Rate): £500.00 per day
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
3-6 months
The Company
Our client is a listed technology group with an established international footprint and a reputation for innovation and growth. This opportunity sits within a key European entity, supporting the group’s German subsidiary, which plays an important role in its wider operations. The organisation offers a collaborative, cross-border environment where finance plays a critical role in enabling strategic decision-making and compliance excellence.
The Role
This interim role will take ownership of all German compliance and taxation requirements for the subsidiary, ensuring the business meets its statutory obligations accurately and on time. The role encompasses responsibility for a broad range of areas, including commercial and trade tax, VAT, withholding tax and double taxation matters, as well as the preparation of financial statements under German GAAP. You will also oversee tax audits, EU sales declarations (ZM), Intrastat reporting, and employer tax submissions.
Acting as the primary point of contact with German tax authorities, you will manage external relationships and ensure the business remains fully compliant within the regulatory landscape. In addition, the role includes responsibility for managing the company’s insurance portfolio and driving continuous improvement in processes, with a focus on leveraging NetSuite ERP to enhance data capture, reporting accuracy, and efficiency.
The Candidate
The successful candidate will bring strong, hands-on experience of German tax regulations and compliance, alongside proven expertise in preparing and reviewing accounts under German GAAP. You will be confident managing interactions with tax authorities and supporting audits, with a thorough and detail-oriented approach. Experience working within an international or group environment is important, as is the ability to operate effectively across multiple stakeholders. Familiarity with ERP systems, particularly NetSuite, and a track record of improving financial will be highly valued. While not essential, German language skills (both written and spoken) would be a distinct advantage and would support effective communication with local stakeholders and authorities.
To apply, please submit a fully detailed CV online detailing your current remuneration package quoting job reference 10382.